"Oh, you bet it is, and I take it very seriously. I’m the face of Van Halen from this point on, most likely. I’m not sure what’s happening with Ed, but [he’s] probably not gonna answer the bell this time. It’s not my place to guess." Apparently referencing his as-yet unnamed new bandmates, he added, "I’ve got some 25-year-olds. We carry the torch here."

When asked, "Are you implying that Edward is dealing with some health issues?" Roth answered, “I hear all the same rumors that you do," then noted that "it’s not my place to guess.”